West Cape May Events Calendar 2026
Every festival, parade, concert and tournament on the West Cape May calendar — with confirmed 2026 dates.
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West Cape May runs 8 annual events across the 2026 calendar, weighted toward food & drink, holiday events and sporting events events. Lima Bean Capital of the World. December is the busiest stretch with 3 scheduled events, and 5 of the town's events are free to attend.
The anchor event is Escape the Cape Triathlon at Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal, held June 7, 2026.
West Cape May beaches are free — no badge required, which keeps event days cheap for families. Everything below is drawn from our Cape May County events dataset — 6 of the 8 entries carry a confirmed 2026 calendar date.
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May in West Cape May
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June in West Cape May
All June shore events →Escape the Cape Triathlon
Bucket-list triathlon starting with a ferry swim to Cape May. Swim 1mi, bike 24mi, run 10K.
West Cape May Strawberry Festival
Festival celebrating local strawberries with food, crafts, music, and family fun.
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September in West Cape May
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October in West Cape May
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December in West Cape May
All December shore events →Christmas Candlelight House Tour
Cape May MAC’s candlelight tour of decorated historic homes — December 5, 12 and 19.
West Cape May Community Christmas Parade
56th annual community Christmas parade through West Cape May.
Cape May Christmas Tree Lightings Night
Both Cape May tree lightings — Rotary Park and Congress Hall — on one December Friday evening.
Also on the West Cape May calendar
- Lima Bean Festival — Columbus Day Weekend (October)
- West Cape May Farmers Market — Saturdays, June-September
- Beach Plum Farm Seasonal Events — Various dates, Spring-Fall
- Willow Creek Winery Harvest Festival — September-October
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West Cape May events — frequently asked questions
What events are happening in West Cape May, NJ in 2026?
West Cape May has 8 annual events on the 2026 calendar. Confirmed dates include Cape May Restaurant Week (May 31 - June 7, 2026), West Cape May Strawberry Festival (June 6, 2026), Escape the Cape Triathlon (June 7, 2026), West Cape May Lima Bean Festival (October 10, 2026), Cape May Christmas Tree Lightings Night (December 4, 2026). Full listings by month are on this page.
Are there free events in West Cape May?
Yes — 5 of West Cape May's 8 annual events are free, including West Cape May Strawberry Festival, West Cape May Tomato Festival, West Cape May Lima Bean Festival, West Cape May Community Christmas Parade.
What is the biggest event in West Cape May?
Escape the Cape Triathlon, held at Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal, is the largest event on the West Cape May calendar, drawing around 1,200 athletes people. Bucket-list triathlon starting with a ferry swim to Cape May. Swim 1mi, bike 24mi, run 10K.
Where should I stay for West Cape May events?
West Cape May sits in Cape May County, and event weekends book out well ahead — especially anything falling on a summer Saturday. Hotels and vacation rentals in West Cape May and the neighbouring Cape May County towns are the practical options; book before the headline events fill the town.
Where to stay for West Cape May events
Event weekends are the hardest nights of the year to book in West Cape May. Compare hotels and vacation rentals before the calendar fills.
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